Jeffrey M. Howard

Dusty is a cropdusting plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing, and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator, who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test.

"When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting"--Container.